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Download and install Reguverse Assistant for Microsoft Word
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Choose the version that matches your region and operating system. Both versions connect to the same backend and your account works on either.
International
International Version
Best for users outside mainland China.
China Optimized
China Version
Best for mainland China users.
Current version: v0.3.0 (2026-04-10) · View changelog
Installation
Step 1: Run the Installer (Windows)
- Unzip the downloaded file
- Double-click install.bat to run the installer. A cmd window will appear
- Wait for installation to complete. Press any key to close the window after seeing "Installation complete!"
ImportantAfter installation, you must close ALL Word windows and then re-open Word.
Step 2: Open Reguverse Assistant in Word
- Open Word, click the Home tab
- Find the Add-ins button on the far right of the ribbon and click it
- In the dropdown panel, find Reguverse... under the Developer Add-ins section
- Click the Reguverse icon to open the assistant sidebar
If you can't find the Add-ins button on the Home tab, you need to enable the Add-ins tab manually:
- Click File > Options
- In the left panel select Customize Ribbon, then check Add-ins in the right-side list
- Click OK to save
- Now the Add-ins tab will appear in the ribbon. Click it to see the Reguverse Assistant button, which will load the add-in into the toolbar and open the panel
macOS Installation
Locate the installer folder (e.g. reguverse-assistant), right-click and select "New Terminal at Folder"
Run the command:
bash install.sh
After installation, open Word. The Add-ins button usually appears automatically on the Home tab. If not, follow the Add-ins tab setup instructions above.
Upgrading or Switching VersionsIf you have a previous version installed, run cleanup-old-install.bat (included in the ZIP root) first to remove old installations, then run the new version's install.bat.
- Double-click
cleanup-old-install.bat (in the ZIP root folder) - Close ALL Word windows
- Run
install.bat from the new version's folder - Re-open Word
Troubleshooting
Add-in not appearing after install (Windows)
- Close ALL Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Run
cleanup-old-install.bat to remove any old installation remnants - Run the installer again
- Re-open Word and check Home > Add-ins
Add-in shows old version
- Close ALL Word windows
- Open File Explorer and navigate to:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Wef\ - Delete the
webextensions folder if it exists - Run the installer again and restart Word
macOS: add-in not appearing
Make sure the wef directory exists:
~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Word/Data/Documents/wef/
If not, re-run the install script.
System Requirements
- Microsoft Word: Desktop version (Windows or macOS). Microsoft 365 or Office 2016+.
- Internet connection: Required for AI features and regulatory data access.
- Word for the web is not currently supported.
Free Trial
All users get a 72-hour free trial with full feature access upon registration. No invite code required.
After the trial, choose a plan on the pricing page.